This is the 6829th most frequent Dutch word.
aangespannen
Tightened, strained, or filed (depending on context).
In this sentence, 'aangespannen' is used to indicate initiating a formal legal action.
Hij heeft een rechtszaak aangespannen tegen zijn voormalige werkgever.
He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
Here, 'aangespannen' refers to the act of securing or harnessing horses for use.
De paarden waren goed aangespannen voor de wedstrijd.
The horses were properly harnessed for the competition.
In this context, 'aangespannen' describes a state of muscles being tense or tight.